So I don't want to keep you waiting any longer. Today I want to share with you the portion of my lipstick collection that I would call "classic." To me, a classic lip is anything within the red family. This includes pinks, corals, and oranges. Classic colors like these are user friendly. You just need to find the right tones to flatter your complexion.
Even red lipstick isn't just red lipstick. Reds can have a variety of hues and undertones: yellow, pink, blue, etc. Which is why I have more than one red lipstick in my collection. Sometimes I want a warmer red to set off golden eye shadow. Or a cool red to stand out against a neutral eye look. Whatever your need, there is a red lipstick for every occasion.
Classic lips are timeless. They know no season. Pink lips are just as pretty in spring time as they are in the dead of winter. I think orange lips are perfect in the summer, but they are fitting to the colors of autumn as well. And red...red goes with everything!
So here's some swatches to get us started. These are what I would consider to be classic reds:
Riot and Nose For Style are definitely more muted reds. Riot is described as "Marsala" which was Pantone's Color of the Year for 2015. It's liquid to matte. Nose For Style is part of M.A.C's Haute Dogs collection and is limited edition. It's a Mineralize Rich lipstick...so it has quite a bit of sheen and feels great on the lips. Ruby Woo is probably my favorite red lipstick. It's a matte lipstick, but it's much more comfortable than a liquid matte. Mrs. Mia Wallace is from Urban Decay's Pulp Fiction collection. This is a very comfortable lipstick, and it has a beautiful shine. Redrum is a great red! His formula is one of my favorites when it comes to liquid lipstick. Hoe Hoe Hoe is part of the limited edition Holiday collection. It's a bit darker and has purple sparkles!
These shades are perfect for an every day look or an ultra glam look!
Here are some of my darker reds:
Tulle and Trust Issues have brown undertones. On the lips, they look much redder. Unicorn Blood and Wicked are both rich colors. Unicorn Blood is a little brighter then Wicked, but both have a nice burgundy hue. Dark Room is almost like a deep fuchsia. It is compared to the color of beets, which I think is spot on. Of all these colors, I find Tulle and Dark Room to be the most wearable. I love deep reds like these for fall and winter. However, I have been known to wear Dark Room on the hottest days of the summer!
Let's think pink, shall we?
I have been loving pink lipstick lately. I find them extremely easy to wear!
Donut is just fun to wear! It is a bit more coral, but it's more pink than orange. Queen Supreme is a pastel neon. This one works better with a liner underneath to darken the edges of your mouth a little. Doll Parts is not only my favorite pink, but it might be favorite lipstick (at the moment any way). And yes...that is quite a bold statement...but Doll Parts is seriously the perfect pink. It's a little darker than most, not too "baby" and not too "hot." It's just right. Geradium is a close second (as far as pinks go). It's warm and easy to wear. Clueless is a limited edition shade based on the classic 90's chick flick. It's a more nude pink.
Orange you glad it's time to talk about more lipstick colors?!
(714) is a pastel neon coral. Against all these other oranges, it looks more pink than it really is. I like this color, but of all my Jeffree Stars, it is my least favorite! It looks much better with a liner underneath, but it is very pastel and against my fair skin it can wash me out a little. Squash and Pumpkin couldn't be more fall if they tried. I LOVE Squash so much. Pumpkin is super wearable. Gothica is a long-wear metallic. I always forget about this guy. Sparkly copper never fails. Bang! Bang! is the perfect bright orange lipstick. A Tennessee native, this color speaks to me on another level (Go Big Orange!). It is definitely my favorite orange ever.
Obviously, I have a thing for classic lip colors. They can seriously be worn by anyone. Don't think that you can't pull off red lips...you can! But if you're nervous to take the red plunge, ease your way in with a nice rosy pink. Or try out a beautiful orange shade! There is nothing stopping you from wearing your ideal classic lip color!
Pucker up, my pretties!
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